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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,986.85, 46,901.19 and 18,878.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,986.85, 46,901.19 and 18,878.83 is: 26,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,986.85 : 46,901.19 = 18,878.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,986.85/46,901.19 = 18,878.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,986.85x = 46,901.19 × 18,878.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,986.85x = 885,439,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,439,475.55/33,986.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.41

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